How to obtain a certificate of good conduct

If you are going to study abroad or plan to apply for a prestigious job in an international company, to enter into a marriage with a foreigner, to issue citizenship, you may be asked to provide a certificate about your lack of a criminal record.

To obtain a certificate of criminal records is possible in the local body of internal Affairs at the place of residence or at the Information Center of the Ministry of interior. Complete the application, indicate the surname, name, patronymic, date and place of birth, nationality and place of residence. In addition, if you have changed name or surname, it should also be noted. Such a statement, you must provide personally at the same time presenting a passport.

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If you have no opportunity to obtain such a certificate, use the services of the mediator, issued a notarized power of attorney on the representative of this company. All the work for you will make a different person. You just have to come at the appointed time and pick up a certificate, not forgetting to pay the agreed amount for services. Typically, intermediaries offer to issue a certificate in 2-4 weeks.

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Often the receipt of the certificate of no criminal record is required when work visas or residence permit or permanent residence. In this case, you must provide certificates from all countries where you lived more than 6 months from 18, and in some cases 16 years. If you, for example, studied at the University of the same country, then worked in another, you will need the help of the two countries. Where to go? Don't make the expensive trip all the republics and countries where he once lived. Go to the Embassy or Consulate of the desired country, write on it the application form, attach a copy of your passport. In a statement, don't forget to specify when and where exactly you lived in this country. If you have kept copies of the documents confirming this information, please attach to the application.

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Your application will be processed and examined within one month, if you get a certificate on the territory of Russia. Much more time it would take to get help from another country. In this case, get help from your acquaintances, friends, relatives by issuing them a power of attorney. Or refer to the services organizations that provide such services. Then you don't have to worry and be nervous about burning time.

Note

Remember that in the future to provide help in your desired organization, you may need:

- translation of certificates into foreign language

legalization of certificate of no criminal record in a foreign Consulate

- apostille

Useful advice

The validity can range from 3 months to an unlimited period.

Specify the requirements of organizations that require you have this document.

Certificate of good conduct is issued absolutely free of charge. You can get it personally in the organization where you applied, or you will send it by mail (which takes much more time).